Bear River
Bear River is a national forest campground in Colorado.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 40.05843, -107.01940
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mbr/recarea/?recid=23032
About Bear River
These 30 designated sites are located are spread out and scattered along Forest Service Road 900. Each site offers views of the water and of the Flat Tops and are designated by a numbered post. Each site has its own picnic table and permanent fire grate. Be prepared as these sites can be windy, and do not provide much shade or tree coverings. Please pack out what you pack out.Nearby amenities include:Bear Lake Picnic Area Yamcolo ReservoirMandall Lakes Trail #1121 Smith Lake Trail #1194 Stillwater Parking Area: Bear River Trail #1120 , North Derby Trail #1122 , East Fork Trail #1119 Sand Creek Trail #1123 ATV Trail: Ute-Heart Lake Trail #1110
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 37 designated routes (56 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Lake | National forest campground | 2.8 mi | — | — |
| Horseshoe | National forest campground | 5.2 mi | — | — |
| Cold Springs | Private campground | 5.6 mi | — | — |
| Cold Springs Campground | National forest campground | 5.6 mi | — | — |
| Cold Springs | National forest campground | 5.6 mi | — | — |
| Crosho Lake Rec Area | Private campground | 7.9 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.